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Integration of AYUSH System with modern medicines
Ministry of AYUSH is taking various initiatives in promotion and integration of Indian AYUSH System with modern system to increase their acceptability as scientific and reliable alternative system of medicine. The highlights of such initiatives have been the following:-
Ministry of AYUSH under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission  co-locates AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centres , Community Health Centres  and District Hospitals , thus enabling choice to the patients for different systems of medicine.
Ministry of AYUSH alongwith Directorate General of Health Services  is implementing NPCDCS  for health promotion, prevention and management of Non-communicable diseases or Lifestyle related disorders through its three research organizations, namely, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences , Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine  and Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy  in districts namely Bhilwara , Surendranagar , Gaya , Darjeeling , Krishna , Sambalpur  Nasik  and Lakhimpur Kheri .
It has been decided that 10% of the Sub- centres are to be upgraded as Health and Wellness Centres  under Ayushman Bharat which will be developed by the Ministry of AYUSH to provide comprehensive Health care to the needy community. The Ministry of AYUSH has to develop a total number of 12,500 HWCs in 3 years, out of which 4200 will be operationalized during current year.
CCRH has developed a public health program on ‘Homoeopathy for Healthy Child’ which has been integrated with Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram .
Central Council for Research in Siddha  conducts special OPD for non-communicable diseases and geriatric population. Many of the patients are on conventional treatment and with the help of Siddha intervention the HbA1c levels have been significantly reduced in diabetic patients and the quality of life of the patients has been improved. Nilavembu Kudineer a Siddha polyherbal formulation has been incorporated into integrative medicine strategy for the prevention and management of Dengue and Chikungunya.
Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga , an autonomous organization under Ministry of AYUSH has established 19 Preventive Health Care Units of Yoga in CGHS Wellness Centres in Delhi and NCR. Regular Yoga training programmes are being held in these Units. MDNIY has established 4 Yoga Therapy Centres in Delhi with the basic objective of mainstreaming Yoga in the existing health care system. These Centres are providing Yoga consultation and imparts Yoga Training and Therapy to the aspirants/patients in the Hospitals.
This information was given by the Minister of State  for AYUSH, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh visits several Vaccination Centers in Guwahati
Centre is committed for speedy vaccination ensuring ease to Citizens: Dr Jitendra Singh
On the seventh day of Phase-II of countywide Vaccination drive today, Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh visited different Vaccination Centres in Guwahati, Assam and interacted with citizens while inquiring about their well-being and also asking if there was any suggestion from the vaccination-seekers or anything more that could be done for them either at official level or unofficially at the social level.
At the Government Medical College, Dr Jitendra Singh went around intermingling with the medical and paramedical staff engaged in the vaccination drive. Later, he was briefed by senior doctors led by Principal Government Medical College, Dr A C Baishya.
During his interaction with the citizens, Dr Jitendra Singh said, it was the instruction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that not only the vaccination drive has to be carried out on a fast track, but we must also ensure ease of vaccination. For this purpose, he said, while the government was doing its best, the social organizations could also contribute to ensure comfortable commuting and convenient accomplishment of the vaccination process, particularly for senior citizens.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, the world's biggest vaccination drive has been undertaken in India to ensure protection of its 130 crore population but at the same time, Prime Minister Modi is keen that it should be carried out with least inconvenience to any citizen.
Dr Jitendra Singh was informed that through the Government Medical College, Guwahati alone, 4,000 to 5,000 citizens have taken their first dose, while nearly 900 have also been given second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. He was also briefed about other vaccination centres in the city and the arrangements made for the purpose.
Dr Jitendra Singh went through different sections put up at the Vaccination Centre. He visited both the Visiting area as well as the Holding Area meant for 30 minutes’ mandatory observation of the person who receives vaccination. While he was informed about the arrangement of tea in the Holding area, he also suggested to make arrangement for light snacks etc. because some of the citizens, particularly those with comorbidities like Diabetes-Mellitus etc. may require small helpings of food from time, for which a permanent arrangement needs to be in place.
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Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No. 36/2022 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes the following amendments in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notification No.34/2022-CUSTOMS , dated 21st April, 2022 with effect from 29th April, 2022.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana  is a Centrally Sponsored Direct Benefit Transfer  compliant scheme. The scheme is implemented transparently and efficiently through a web-based Management Information System  Software, viz. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana-Common Application Software . The maternity benefits under the scheme are directly transferred to the bank/ post office account of the beneficiaries from the Escrow bank account maintained at State/ Union Territory level in a transparent manner.
There have been demands from some quarters to universalize PMMVY. Mission Shakti has been launched recently to provide integrated benefits of safety, security and empowerment to women. Under the revamped PMMVY under Mission Shakti, written consent and the aadhaar of husband is not a mandatory criteria, and this change will make the scheme more inclusive for single and abandoned mothers. Furthermore, the maternity benefit amounting to Rs.6,000/- is also to be provided for the second child, but only if the second child is a girl child, to discourage pre-birth sex selection and to promote the girl child.
Samarthya is an integrated sub-scheme under Mission Shakti for empowerment of women which includes Ujjawala, Swadhar Greh, Working Women Hostel, National Creche Scheme for Children of Working Mothers and PMMVY. Specific allocation is made for each component of Samarthya. Sufficient budgetary provision has been made under Samarthya for implementation of PMMVY.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
All India Entrance Test for Craft Instructors Training Courses on August 12th
The all India Entrance Test for craft instructors training courses of Director General of Training under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship will be held on 12 August 2017. This was informed by regional vocational Institute of women, Kazhakkoottam. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates on www.nimi.gov.in to appear in the entrance test which will be held in 29 centers across the country. Admissions in Private and Govt. ITOTs will also made through this entrance test only. The last date of submission of online application is 2017 July 26th. More details will available in the website www.nimi.gov.in or www.ahibangalore.in or http://citsadmission.atichnnai.org.in
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Ministry of Defence
DELIVERY OF 50TON BOLLARD PULL TUG “BALRAJ”
TO NAVAL DOCKYARD, VISAKHAPATNAM BY M/S HINDUSTAN SHIPYARD LTD
Contract for construction of 50Ton Bollard Pull Tugs was concluded with M/s Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam on 14 Feb 19 at a cost of Rs. 260.70 Crores. Third tug in the series, “Balraj” has been delivered to Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on 31 Dec 21. These tugs have been designed and built under the classification rules of Indian Register for Shipping  with a service life of 20 years and are capable of assisting large naval ships, including Aircraft Carrier and Submarines in berthing, un-berthing, turning and manoeuvering in confined waters and in harbour. They also provide afloat firefighting cover/assistance to ships alongside/anchorage and have limited capability for Search and Rescue operations.
Induction of 50Ton Bollard Pull Tugs has significantly augmented the auxiliary support services and enhanced the capability to meet high operational requirements of Fleet assets of Indian Navy. With all major and auxiliary equipment/system sourced from indigenous manufacturers, these tugs are proud flag bearers of “Make in India, Make for the World” initiatives of Ministry of Defence in consonance with “Atmanirbhar Bharat”. Tugs “Veeran” and “Balram” have been inducted on 22 Oct 21 and 30 Oct 21 at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam and Naval Dockyard, Mumbai respectively. Despite unprecedented challenges posed due to the impact of 1st and 2nd wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, M/s Hindustan Shipyard Ltd has put in untiring and concerted efforts to deliver these tugs to Indian Navy.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Bharat Ratna Nanaji Deshmukh on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Bharat Ratna Nanaji Deshmukh on his Jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Pranams to the great visionary, Bharat Ratna Nanaji Deshmukh on his Jayanti. He dedicated himself towards the development of our villages and empowering the industrious farmers. Sharing a speech I had delivered in 2017 to mark Nanaji’s birth centenary. https://t.co/KeWUhBvnPt https://t.co/jVkaRo4e9F"
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Ministry of Heavy Industries appoints Engineers India Limited as Independent Engineer for PLI -ACC Scheme
PLI - ACC Scheme to witness commercial production from end of FY 2024 onwards
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has awarded to build a capacity of 30GWh to three beneficiaries, namely, Ola Cell Technologies Pvt. Ltd., ACC Energy Storage Pvt Ltd. and Reliance New Energy Battery Storage Ltd. and is in the process to award another 20GWh, with a target to achieve 50GWh production by 2030. To monitor the progress of work of the selected beneficiaries, the Ministry has appointed Engineers India Limited  as Independent Engineers. The prototype testing is almost complete by these beneficiaries and commercial production is likely to start progressively in phases, in FY 2024.
In line with the scheme vision to ensure domestic value addition, the technology for the Advanced Chemistry Cells is being developed by all 3 beneficiaries, which is in advanced stages of development. The total investment till date by these beneficiary organisations has reached up to ₹ 2090 Crore. Ola Cell Technologies is setting up its manufacturing facility in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, whereas ACC Energy Storage is setting up its facility in Dharwad, Karnataka and Reliance New Energy Battery Storage is setting up facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat, generating employment opportunities for the local residents. Reliance New Energy Limited has also reported to have acquired three overseas companies which are into ACC manufacturing business.
Promoting the vision of “Make in India” as well as “Amanirbhar Bharat”, the Ministry of Heavy Industries launched the Production Linked Incentive  scheme for Advance Chemistry Cell  Battery Storage in June, 2021 for setting up of Giga-scale ACC manufacturing facilities in India with a budgetary outlay of ₹18,100 Crore. The scheme aims to strengthen the ecosystem for Electric Mobility and Battery Storage in the country and aims to add to Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Ministry of Communications
Tales in Baked Clay Tiles Now in Postage Stamps
Kolkata, August 17, 2020
The Department of Posts, West Bengal Circle has released a set of seven commemorative postage stamps on ‘Terracotta Temples of India’ recently comprising Madan Mohan Temple, Shyam Rai Temple and Jor Bangla Temple of Bishnupur , Lalji Temple of Kalna , Indralath Temple, Ranipur Jharial , Orissa, Nebiya Khera , Uttar Pradesh and Lakshman Temple, Sirpur , Chattisgarh.
These postage stamps reflect the rich cultural heritage and the unique architectural tradition of India and West Bengal in particular. The stamps are of Rs 5 and Rs 12 denominations and are available for sale at the philately bureaus across the country, including the Kolkata GPO, Siliguri Head Post Office, Durgapur Head Post office, Darjeeling Head post Office as well as Port Blair head Post office in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Bilateral Mechanism for Flood Mitigation with Nepal
Several trans-boundary tributaries of Ganga basin system like Sarda, Ghaghra, Rapti, Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Bagmati, Kamla, Kosi, etc. originate from Nepal. India has been consistently cooperating with Nepal for deriving mutual benefits like drinking water, power, irrigation, flood control from these rivers through various bilateral agreement and treaties. The related issues are discussed in the existing India-Nepal bilateral three tier mechanism comprising of  Joint Ministerial Level Commission on Water Resources ,  Joint Committee on Water Resources  and  Joint Standing Technical Committee .
Currently, the Flood Forecasting & Early Warning System on rivers flowing from Nepal to India is in place. Government of India is having regular dialogue with the Government of Nepal at various levels to mitigate floods caused by rivers coming from Nepal.
As a non-structural measure of flood management, flood forecasts are formulated and issued for rivers common to Nepal and India, namely Sharda, Ghaghra, Rapti, Gandak, Burhi-Gandak, Bagmati, Kamala, Kosi and Mahananda using meteorological and hydro-meteorological data available through the website of Department of Hydrology & Meteorology, Government of Nepal. These data are updated on hourly basis during monsoon season and are utilised directly in the 24 hour flood forecasts being formulated by Divisional Flood Control Rooms of Central Water Commission in Lucknow and Patna.
Government of India has been regularly interacting with the Government of Nepal for construction of dams on these rivers for mutual benefit of the two countries which includes flood control. Pancheshwar Development Authority  has been set up jointly by India and Nepal for execution, operation and maintenance of the Pancheshwar Multi-purpose Project on river Sharda. Survey and investigation work, including preparation of DPRs, of Sapta Kosi High Dam Project and Sun Kosi Storage-cum- Diversion scheme in the Sapta Kosi basin in Nepal has been undertaken jointly by India and Nepal.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Trade Defence Wing  operations under DOC result in reduction of anti-subsidy duty imposed on Indian exporters from 11.67% to 2.82%
Trade Defence Wing  under Department of Commerce bring relief to Indian Exporters
Active intervention of Trade Defence Wing  results in imposition of duties as low as 0.45% by European Commission
Minimal duty rates imposed on the exports from India in recent CVD Investigations/ Reviews
To address the needs of Indian exporters, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies  besides conducting investigations against dumped and subsidised imports from other countries, also protects the interests of Indian exporters in investigations conducted by other countries against Indian exports through its Trade Defence Wing .
The TDW was established in the year 2016, and has been the nodal point for extending support and defending the interests of Indian exporters in investigations undertaken by other countries against India. The TDW coordinates with various departments of the Central as well as the State Governments and presents India’s defence. Consultations with investigating authorities of other countries, particularly USA and EU authorities, are regularly held to explain, reiterate and drive home the standpoint of the Indian government.
The Trade Defence Wing  has been constantly striving to ensure that minimal or no trade remedial measure is applied on Indian goods by other countries.
TDW operations have recently gained momentum. The sustained efforts of the Trade Defence Wing are reflected in the fact that in majority of the preliminary and final findings issued during April 2021 – December 2021, by other investigating authorities on CVD Investigations/ Reviews conducted on the exports from India, minimal duty rates ranging from 3-6% have only been imposed.
In Counter Vailing Duty  investigation against export of stainless-steel cold rolled products by European Commission , active intervention of TDW through consultation resulted in imposition of duty margin as low as 0.45% by the European Commission.
In CVD Administrative review conducted by USA for the year 2019 against export of Polyethylene Terephthalate film, sheet & strip from India, a preliminary duty of 2.82% only was imposed as against 11.67% imposed earlier for the year 2018.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address 108th Indian Science Congress on 3rd January
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the 108th Indian Science Congress  on 3rd January, 2023 at 10:30 AM via video conferencing.
The focal theme of this year's ISC is “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment”. It will witness discussions on issues of sustainable development, women empowerment and the role of science & technology in achieving this. The participants will discuss and deliberate on ways to increase the number of women in higher echelons of teaching, research and industry, along with trying to find ways to provide women with equal access to STEM  education, research opportunities and economic participation. A special programme to showcase the contribution of women in science and technology will also be held, which will also witness lectures by renowned women scientists.
Several other programmes will also be organised alongside ISC. Children’s Science Congress will also be organised to help stimulate scientific interest and temperament among children. Farmer’s Science Congress will provide a platform to improve the bio-economy and attract youth to agriculture. Tribal Science Congress will also be held, which will also be a platform for scientific display of indigenous ancient knowledge system and practice, along with focusing on the empowerment of tribal women.
The first session of the Congress was held in 1914. The 108th annual session of ISC will be held at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, which is also celebrating its centenary this year.
Ministry of Steel
Shri Nitin Gadkari visits MOIL for ‘Sneh Milan’ with Kaamgaar
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari visited MOIL Bhawan, Nagpur for Kamgaar Sneh Milan on Sunday . In his address, Shri Gadkari appreciated the performance of MOIL and also exhorted that the company must strive for higher production and growth, to bring down manganese imports in the country.
The event was organized by all the Unions to thank Shri Gadkari for the of MOIL’s wage revision which was approved by the Government of India on 1st November, 2021 , benefitting more than 5000 workers.
The event was attended by CMD and functional directors of the company. CMD in his address thanked Shri Gadkari for always being with the company.
The event concluded with vote of thanks by Director HR-Smt. Usha Singh who mentioned that the function is even more special with the company celebrating its 60th year of foundation just a few days back on 22nd June, 2022.
Ministry of Defence
Air Marshal Pradeep Padmakar Bapat VSM takes over as the Air Officer-in-Charge Administration of IAF
Air Marshal Pradeep Padmakar Bapat VSM took over as Air Officer-in Charge Administration  of Indian Air Force on 01 Nov 18. He succeeds Air Marshal HN Bhagwat AVSM VM who retired on 31 Oct 18. Air Marshal PP Bapat was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in the Administrative Branch on 28 May 1983. A post Graduate in Zoology from Vikram University Ujjain, he was commissioned as a Fighter Controller. He has also carried out the assignments of Senior Administrative Officer and Chief administrative Officer of a Su-30 base in his subsequent tenures. He was a member of IAF team which participated in a joint exercise with South African Air Force named Golden Eagle at Hoiedspruits in South Africa. Prior to assuming the duties of AOA, he discharged the responsibilities of Director General .
Air Marshal PP Bapat is a keen sportsman and has represented Madhya Pradesh state twice in National Cycle Polo tournament. He was associated with the Air Force Cycle Polo team as a Manager for three years. He was also appointed by Cycle Polo Federation of India as the Manager to Indian Cycle Polo team during last
Tri-series tournament between India, Pakistan and Nepal held at Jodhpur.
In recognition of his meritorious service and exceptional professionalism, he was awarded ‘Vishisht Seva Medal’ by President of India in 2014.
Air Marshal is married to Smt. Smita and they have two sons.